Thousands attend Bugged Out Weekender in Ainsdale

One of dance music’s most legendary club nights celebrated their 20th birthday in style last weekend.

The Bugged Out Weekender took over Pontins in Ainsdale for three days of partying which saw thousands of clubbers descend on the Sefton coast.

The multi-roomed event featured world renowned DJs and live acts with up to 4,000 clubbers staying on the site and enjoying activities including pool parties and go-karting before the music took over each evening.

Big name acts including Andrew Wetherall, Carl Craig, Erol Alkan, Sasha and Justin Robertson all played to ecstatic crowds with organisers already planning their next visit to the resort.

Director of the Bugged Out Weekender, Charlotte Hotham, said: “We're really pleased with how our first event in Southport has gone.

“The crowd were brilliant and seemed to enjoy everything from the DJs, some of whom had come as far afield as Norway and Lithuania to play, to the day time go karts and pool parties.

“One of the DJs - Route 94 - went to number one in the national charts while he was playing and the crowd all sang his hit back to him which was one great moment amongst many. The weather held out too and we can't wait to return next year.”